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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.72, 285.27 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.72, 285.27 and 123.81 is: 170.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.72 : 285.27 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.72/285.27 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.72x = 285.27 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.72x = 35,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,319.28/206.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.86

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